Education Law Generalist - Charter & Policy Counsel

Illinois Education Job Bank; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks an Education Law Generalist with a Charter Focus to advise the State Board and agency leadership on school law matters. The Assistant Legal Counsel will handle charter-related issues, policy guidance, and legal opinions.

Responsibilities include drafting authorization and certification documents, reviewing legislation, and providing technical assistance to school administrators. Requires IL bar admission and knowledge of the State Code and charter operations.

Qualifications

• Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois (Illinois license).
• Knowledge of Illinois school code and charter school operations.

Responsibilities

• Review Illinois School Code interpretations and provide counsel to State Board, State Superintendent, and agency management.
• Draft memoranda and documents for charter schools, districts, and programs receiving public funds.
• Draft and review charter authorization, certification documents and related operation documents.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Legal analysis

Policy guidance

Record keeping

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks an Education Law Generalist with a Charter Focus to advise the State Board and agency leadership on school law matters. The Assistant Legal Counsel will handle charter-related issues, policy guidance, and legal opinions.

Responsibilities include drafting authorization and certification documents, reviewing legislation, and providing technical assistance to school administrators. Requires IL bar admission and knowledge of the State Code and charter operations.